Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart dives over the line for a touchdown during first quarter action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Sunday, October 29, 2017. Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart dives over the line for a touchdown during first quarter action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Sunday, October 29, 2017. Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton celebrates a touchdown by running back Jonathan Stewart during first quarter action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Sunday, October 29, 2017. Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, right, breaks out of the backfield on a run as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense chases during first quarter action at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Sunday, October 29, 2017. Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com

Carolina Panthers safety Kurt Coleman celebrates his recovery of a fumble by Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston during second quarter action at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Sunday, October 29, 2017. Winston was being sacked by Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers when he lost the ball. Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey runs for yardage following a pass reception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during first quarter action at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Sunday, October 29, 2017. Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton rushes for yardage out of the backfield against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during second quarter action at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Sunday, October 29, 2017. Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin, center, is congratulated by his teammates after catching a touchdown pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during fourth quarter action at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Sunday, October 29, 2017. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 17-3. Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com

A fan dressed as President Donald Trump keeps his fingers moving on his i-phone during the Carolina Panthers against Tampa Bay Buccaneers game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Sunday, October 29, 2017. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 17-3. Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton turns and screams in celebration of his touchdown pass to wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin during fourth quarter action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Sunday, October 29, 2017. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 17-3. Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen stands along the team's sideline during third quarter action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Sunday, October 29, 2017. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 17-3. Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com

Carolina Panthers guard Trai Turner stays on his knees following a play injured during third quarter action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Sunday, October 29, 2017. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 17-3. Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton glances to his right as he rushes for yardage against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during fourth quarter action at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Sunday, October 29, 2017. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 17-3. Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton continues to fight for yardage as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense looks to make the tackle during fourth quarter action at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Sunday, October 29, 2017. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 17-3. Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton celebrates his run against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during fourth quarter action at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Sunday, October 29, 2017. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 17-3. Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton celebrates his run against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during fourth quarter action at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Sunday, October 29, 2017. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 17-3. Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton celebrates his run against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during fourth quarter action at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Sunday, October 29, 2017. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 17-3. Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton drops back to throw a touchdown pass to wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin during fourth quarter action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Sunday, October 29, 2017. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 17-3. Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com

Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers moved into fourth place in all time sacks against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Sunday, October 29, 2017. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 17-3. Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com

Carolina Panthers running back Cameron Artis-Payne, right, fights for yardage against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during second quarter action at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Sunday, October 29, 2017. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 17-3. Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com

Carolina Panthers running back Cameron Artis-Payne, right, fights for yardage against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during first quarter action at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Sunday, October 29, 2017. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 17-3. Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com

Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis, left, leaps in the air after making a hard tackle on Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Adam Humphries, right, during second quarter action at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. on Sunday, October 29, 2017. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 17-3. Jeff Sinerjsiner@charlotteobserver.com